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Regular Meeting; June 13, 2015 9:30 A.M. Achievement Center (Key Training

Center) 130 Heights St. Inverness, Fl Club President, Bob Bonsai Bob' Eskeitz will be

A Young Person's Perspective

conducting a small slab or pot workshop. For more info, please call 352 587 4215. Public

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County has invited Cortney Stewart to be

participation is welcome and encouraged. For more information, please feel free to call

their guest speaker at the league's June meeting. Ms. Stewart is a 2003 graduate of Lecanto

President: Bob Eskeitz 352 587 4215 Vice President: Isaac Baylon 352-697-2493 Contact:

High School. She has bachelor's degrees in political science and international affairs, a

Al Harnage 352 - 527 - 3263. Please join us in Inverness.

masters degree in intercultural studies and begins her doctoral studies in international con-

Vacation Bible School

flict management this year. She has spent the past two years teaching and training students,

Faith Lutheran Church in Crystal Glen, Lecanto will have its Camp Discovery

teachers and government officials in Baghdad, Iraq. Despite her young age, she has been

Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m.-noon June 22-26. Registration is open to pre-school age

given a column in the editorial/commentary section of the SundayChronicle

3 to grade 5 and youth ages 12 and up. Bible stories will come alive in skits, songs and

Ms. Stewart will speak on the perspective of today's youth.Please come and join

crafts. Games and snacks and a picnic are provided. To register go to faithlecanto.com

us for this event. The meeting will take place on June 9th at 10:15 am at the Central Ridge

and press VBS for a downloadable form which you can fax back to 352 527-7043 or mail to

Library in Beverly Hills.

935 S. Crystal Glen Dr., Lecanto 34461. This is a Thrivent Financial sponsored event. For

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages in-

more information call Gloria at 352 527-9468.

formed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major

Nature Coast Volunteer Center Sets Special Needs Drill

public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.All inter-

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a program of the Nature Coast

ested men and women are invited.

Volunteer Center (NCVC) is hosting a Special Needs Call-Down Drill on Tuesday, June 16

For more info please call 352-382-0032 or e mail lwvcc2013@gmail.com. Also

from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The training exercise is being sponsored in partnership with

visit our website at www.lwvcitrus.org. and visit our Facebook page, League of Women

Citrus County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Section.

Voters of Citrus County.

The training will be held at the Citrus County Transit Center, 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy. in

Public Invited to Workshops on Regional Water Supply Plan

Lecanto. For registration and more information, call the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold three public

workshops about the draft 2015 Regional Water Supply Plan (RWSP) and one public work-

Organizing For Action Meeting

shop for agricultural stakeholders. The plan presents the projected water demands across the

Citrus Meeting Inverness, FL, June 16, 2015: The Citrus County Chapter of Orga-

District and all water use sectors for a 20-year planning period as well as identifies water

nizing for Action (OFA Citrus) Meeting is Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Ange-

supply sources and potential water supply project options. Public Information Workshop

lotti's Restaurant at 130 Heights Ave. in Inverness. OFA Citrus is a Nonpartisan group

Citrus County,July 23, from 4:307:30 p.m.Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1100 W. Highland

that works on Local, State and National issues. All citizens of Citrus County are invited to

Blvd in Inverness. The Public Information Workshops will start with an open house from

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4:305:30 p.m., a presentation and discussion starting at 5:30 p.m.

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If you have a ready smile and enjoy helping others, the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Florida Friendly Landscaping Understanding Soils

AdvertisinenjoyReasonable Rates for S Levy, NEwork the& SWdesk of the Emergen-

fice would g at having you as a reception volunteer to Citrus front Marion Counties

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free cy Operations Center, located at 3549 Saunders Way in Lecanto. Responsibilities include

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

gardening workshop on Tuesday, June 30 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. The components of Flori- answering the phone and transferring calls, signing in visitors, sorting mail, and providing

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

da's soils and geology need to be considered when making landscaping installation and best information to the public. Shifts are 4 ½ hours (8:00 am -12:30 pm, or 12:30 - 5:00 pm),

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

management choices. The soil's pH, proper fertilization choices and appropriate supple- Monday through Friday. If interested, please contact the CCSO volunteer unit at 352-527-

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

mental irrigation practices can impact the sustainability of our ornamental gardens. Learn 3701.

email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com

Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

ways to effectively manage plants growing in sandy Florida soils. Classes are held at the

Citrus County Extension Service Building, located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your participation.

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Local Hams host Field Day 2015 at Crystal River Mall

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Members of several local Amateur Radio Clubs and organizations will be partici-

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pating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise, June 27 28 at Crystal River Mall,

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Crystal River, Florida starting 2 pm Saturday and ending 2 pm Sunday. This free event

is open to the Homandown News for the over 100 years, Amateur Radio --

public et everybody is welcomed. For Nature Coast

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Servsometimes called ham radio -- has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with

ing Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa

electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their

Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

communities during a disaster, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. During Field

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der any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications

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Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com

network. Over 45,000 Amateur Radio Operators from thousands of locations are expected

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to participate in this event. For more information contact John Bescher, N4DXI at 352

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com220

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League of Women Voters of Citrus County Summer Schedule

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The League of Women Voters will have a summer break and will not be hav-

ing their usual monthly meetings in July and August.

The September meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of the month, Sept.

8th, at 10:15 at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills.The guest speaker will be Mike

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Arnold from the Citrus Chronicle.The public is invited.

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